Spitzkoppe Rock Arch
Rock Arch
A natural granite arch at the foot of Spitzkoppe. Through its opening, you can frame distant peaks, and on moonless nights it is a classic spot for photographing the Milky Way.
The Rock Arch lies west of the Spitzkoppe community campsite. It was formed by the weathering of granite, and its opening is more than ten meters wide. At dawn and dusk, the rock glows orange-red. Standing beneath the arch frames the main peak of Spitzkoppe. On moonless nights, it is one of Namibia’s most famous spots for photographing the Milky Way. An entry fee to the Spitzkoppe area (about N$100 per person) is required. You can drive to the nearby area and then climb a short stretch of smooth rock slope. The rock surfaces are steep and slippery, so wear shoes with good grip and take care at night.
Opening hours
All day (scenic area ticket)
Nearby sights
- Bushman's Paradise
- Spitzkoppe
- Moon Landscape & Welwitschia Drive
- Martin Luther Steam Locomotive
- Swakopmund
- Swakopmund Railway Station (Swakopmund Hotel)
- Kristall Galerie
- The Mole & Palm Beach